MONTREAL NIGHTLIFE OVERVIEW
Montreal loves its night life as it offers something for everyone. Whether you're a connoisseur, a party goer, or just want to meet new
people, you'll find it here. Montreal's night life finishes at 3am, but you'll find plenty of after hours clubs in the city if you're not
ready to call it a night. The legal drinking age is 18.
The Montreal night life can be categorized into 4 areas, each with its own character.
- Ste-Catherine Street West
- Le Plateau Mont-Royal
- The Latin Quarter
- Gay Village
Ste-Catherine Street West
This is the most famous area and comprises of restaurants, clubs, cafes and boutiques, all of which are steps from each other. The Crescent
strip hosts many festivals and events throughout the year offering live entertainment and street shows. Currently, the hot spots of the
strip are Club Vatican, Newtown and Le Boom. Additionally there are many great Irish-style pubs to go along with the always packed dance
clubs. You'll also find many clubs that cater to meeting new people and lots of European style strip clubs.
Le Plateau Mont-Royal
The Plateau is the trendiest area in what many feel is the hippest neighborhood in Canada. It is filled with every kind of bar to suit any
style, many catering to those looking for the newest and trendiest spots. Keep on the look out for the new buzz that will quickly become the
place to be. Typically, there will be large crowds of people fighting to get in to these clubs and those on "The List" will cruise past the
velvet rope. As our VIP, we'll make sure you don't wait any line ups or pay any cover charge to get in.
The Latin Quarter
The Latin Quarter offers a little something for everyone. This area is known for its laid back attitude and francophone influence. There are
many bars specializing in locally brewed beers and lots of clubs catering to international flavor. During the summer months this area gets
completely transformed as it hosts the largest Jazz festival in the world featuring hundreds of shows and live entertainment. Millions of
people frequent this event and partake in a culture fest unlike any other. You'll also find the world famous and largest Just for Laughs
comedy festival here every July. See Montreal info for more information.
Gay Village
Known as "The Village", you'll find lots of great bars and restaurants in this area, many known for their happening venues. You'll also
find that this area accommodates gay and straight people alike, all of which are accepted in this neighborhood. Additionally, Montreal will
be hosting the VII gay games in 2006.
Whichever spot you choose, you'll always be close to that vibrant and active night life for party goers and wanting adults.
Montreal by night is an adventure waiting to happen. Internationally reputed to have the best nightlife in the world, no traveler leaves
unfulfilled. With its hundreds of night clubs, whether it be jazz or blues, classic, R&B, house, fusion, rock or dance, you'll find it here.
Relax with a martini and a cigar or share a pint with the gang, there is something to suit every need. Its' erotic industry is also world
renowned. Montreal is a safe and exciting city that pleases all.
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